Course is nicely segmented to wind through 4 of the theme parks - giving you a goal within the race. Disney does a fantastic job of supporting the race. You know there is a marathon going on while you're there.

Course is basically flat. It's run on asphalt and there are a few overpasses to run over. All miles were well marked. Aid stations were more than enough. Course volunteers were fabulous. The organization/execution of this race are top notch.

Be prepared to be at the start very early. If you're staying at a resort, the buses to the start line leave at the latest 4:30 a.m.

I truly enjoy running in this marathon. The walk to the start is a bit long but it allows me to warm up. The number of Disney employees who show up at 6 a.m. to cheer you on is also fantastic. Nothing beats the fun of running through the parks and they do a good job of keeping the crowd back for those of us that cannot finish before the parks open. Can't wait to run it again. It has become a yearly tradition for my family.

This marathon is great. It is organized very well. My only complaint is the poor race start execution. One must walk about one-half mile to get to the starting area. A runner must be at this start area about one hour before the race start. This area has no toilets, and you end up with hundreds of very well hydrated runners having to urinate at the side of the road.

Enough complaining.

The course is flat with the exception of a few road overpasses. Fluid and refreshment points are logically placed on the course. Also, there are a variety of entertainment / get your mind off the pain, events on the run. Things like running through all of the theme parks, having the Disney characters cheering you on, bands, etc.
All-in-all a great experience even with the race start complaint.

Okay, so the marathon was an excuse for my kids and I to visit DisneyWorld and have a terrific time. And the race had that Disney touch: well organized and user-friendly. And I have a great pic of myself, sweaty and medalled), with Snow White after the finish. But most of the course is on service roads, it starts in the dark, and it was hot and crowded. Glad I raced it - and you should too - but more than once would be a waste.

This was my first marathon and it was a great experience. Lot's of fun, lot's of employee spectators, lot's of port o potties (and real bathrooms too.) I plan to do it again.

I will run my fourth Disney Marathon in 2002. I have found this to be a fun-filled weekend, organized, and pleasant; much in keeping with Disney-style. I have noticed that the runners who tend to complain are the one's that don't read everything that is sent to you by Disney and don't do their research. Every marathon is what you make of it. I look at the half-mile walk to the start as a warm-up. I'm happy to have the corrals and split starts; I don't have to trip over slower runners who deceive the hosts about their times. I like the quiet stretches; it makes me appreciate the spectators lined up in the parks to cheer me on; it gives me time to think, stop and tie a shoe, etc... If you register and then get your hotel on site, there's always something thrown in. Every marathon is subject to delays and Disney is no exception, but they do keep you informed. Attitude is important when you're dealing with a stressful situation and that many people--who are also under stress--nerves!

I really loved the marathon. I would like to see more music and spectators throughout the course. I think college and high school bands would be great at every mile marker.

It will be much better if more music is included on the highways, Since there are not that many people cheering outside of the major parks, music would make a significant difference. I have run it every year (except the 1st one)and always say I will send a letter with this request. I have never done it until now. Please more music on those lonely roads!

Since Disney is one of the top entertainment companies in the world, they could have done alot better entertaining us between parks. The fake spectators on speakers had to be the worst thing I've heard, I couldn't get out of that area fast enough, when you ran by the speakers it sounded like a train. Disney with all its money and our high entry fees could have paid some live bands or DJ's to be out there.
It's time to change the medal or at least start putting the date on them. The t-shirt they give you no longer has the marathon date on it, this forces you to buy another t-shirt that is dated. There is no award money for this race as it is a charity run but Disney's marketing still managed to make a large profit.

I enjoyed Disney, was as flat as I had heard, some of the longer stretches on the roads were a little boring. It was only my 2nd marathon, but enjoyed it better than Country Music from 2000. Only 2 bad things, the obscene 6am start time, and the 'canned' crowd noise a couple of places along the route. When I heard the noise and then saw the stereo speakers, I was a little disappointed. However, the Disney staff seemed to be spread throughout the course.